danlib1

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Is Digital actually better than Analog?
I don't believe digital is yet better than high-quality analog. In fact, I would argue that vinyl has higher resolution.Having said that, my Exemplar 2900 digital unit is extremely musical and provides joy every day. Digital has come a long way, b... 
Cary sli-80 owners
I owned and loved a Cary SLI-80 for a while. I found 20 to 30 minutes ideal to light her up.Enjoy! 
Suggestions for CD player $2-3k used?
Here's a vote for an Exemplar modded Denon. Great Redbook. 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Aimee Mann. 
PS audioPower Port Receptacle
Well it certainly was much better in my system than the builder's unit. Frankly though, I'd spend $36.00 on a "Porter Port" here on Audiogon before I dropped $50.00 on the PS Audio. 
Ayre CX7e or Resolution Audio Opus 21 OR?
I owned both- and both were quite good. I preferred the Opus 21 for the most part. Hate to throw this in, but the Exemplar 2900 was much better than either in my opinion, in fact it's still the best digital I've heard or owned.Have fun!Dan 
Favorite CD player around $2k or less used
Richard has a great point there- my Exemplar also sits on a Neuance platform, and performs much better that way. May want to factor that into any buying decision :) 
Favorite CD player around $2k or less used
Exemplar 2900. Oh yesh! 
The BEST Listening Chair u’ve ever had or saw??
I am still digging my Ekornes I bought new in 1991. It was $1,100, but at 15 years of age, it is still perfect and functions beautifully. Highly recommended. 
Morph The Cat : Revisited
As someone who can recall the lyrics to at least 30 Steely Dan songs, I must admit I've spent thousands of hours enjoying their work since "Can't buy a Thrill" came out when I was in High School.I hate to be argumentative, but several cuts off "Ev... 
Review: PS Audio UPC - 200 AC filter
Congratulations on a well thought out and researched review. I may have to buy one of these for my HT rig downstairs! 
Cayin A - 88 T , sounds great but ...
I too owned the Cayin A-88T- a truly great amp. It is not however, self or auto biasing. The biasing procedure involves removing the amp from the system, standing it on it's side, removing the bottom cover and following a biasing procedure.This is... 
Reliability issue- PL-L remote
Boy that sure was helpful Porziob.KCTHONG- Try removing the batteries from the remote and reinserting.Or of course, new batteries.Call Nagra Dealer if that doesn't work. 
Is HDMI connection better than Component?
I feel that an HD feed from my Satellite receiver does looks demonstrably better via HDMI than a Component Video feed to my 50" Panny Panel. With my DVD player, component is just as good...BUT my DVD player is not an HD unit. Artifacts on panels b... 
Morph The Cat : Revisited
Morph The Cat better than Everything Must Go?Not in my opinion. Morph is however a great album.